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had a quick play again tonight still no joy, doesn't seem to want to work unless engine is running, think iv got an elecy problem as locks are going up down like a whores draws !! dash says bonnet open when closed , temp gauge not working ,immobilizer keeps coming on . but its a p38 !! more...

thanks for that Mark will have another play with it tomorrow night and let you know.

yes still had it plugged in ,will try it again and unplug it first .do I have to lock /unlock eas ? also noticed my temp gauge has stopped working .I hate electrics !!

putting my 4.6 hse back on air,4new air bags ,2 new ride height sensors, recon compressor replaced / repaired air lines. Using rsw solutions software to recalibrate and got car to go to all the different ride height settings and stored said settings with no faults showing but when I take it off...

Yes it was there and getting louder was told it was the cam so had it replaced ,no change and a grand lighter! Parked it up for 12 months then started work on it again last week.'tap' was present when warming up on lpg or petrol top get liners it is.is there any other tweaks I can do as it's...

No I didn't check preload but in my defence the push rods can still move as they did before. It only taps when up to temp will have the head off and see what's happening.

Yea ,don't mind getting the spanners out as long as I know what I'm looking for! If it was a slipped liner wouldn't there be loss of water, overheating discolouring on the plug etc? Thanks for your time will keep you posted as to what I find.

N.a. don't believe in additives ,can't get a mechanic in a can ! Lol.

Was running 5w 30 semi as previous onwner was but now trying it on 10w 40 semi synthetic.

Yep only things left that move are the valves !!

Yes mate I did.only changed cam,rockers etc as process of elimination to solve the tapping.

At first it sounded like it was on number 2 went down rocker cover listening with screwdriver and it got quieter at number 8 so changed the whole assembly still taps when warm and same sound all the way with screwdriver .

Yes mate new shafts and it's still bloody tapping!!

Hi I'm New on here ,top site☺.any way my problem is I have a top end tap on my 4.6 but only when warm does it on lpg and petrol.it's had a new high torque cam kit New rocker assemblies .got good compression hot and cold and good oil pressure. all plugs are nice even colour no water loss or...